Integrating Educational Technology into TeachingChapter 8

Integrating the Internet and Other Distance Resources into the CurriculumByM. D. Roblyer

Definition of Distance Learning

• Instructor & learner separated by time &/or distance

• Combination of resources used to bridge the gap

Current Issues in Distance Learning

• Digital Divide

• Pitfalls of Internet Use

• Objectionable Material & Predators

• Viruses & Hackers

• Copyright & Plagiarism

Current Issues in Distance Learning

• “Netiquette”

• Privacy

• Developmental & Socialization

• Teacher Involvement & Training

• Impact on Education Reform

Current Research in Distance Learning

• Effectiveness for course delivery

• Effectiveness of resources & strategies

Current Research in Distance Learning

Student characteristics that affect success

• Self-Motivation

• Technology Experience

• Attitude Toward Subject Matter

• Responsibility

Current Research in Distance Learning

Instructor characteristics that affect success• Course Planning &

Organization

• Verbal & Non-verbal Presentation Skills

• Collaboration

• Questioning Strategies

Current Research in Distance Learning

Cost Effectiveness

• Technology• Transmission• Maintenance• Infrastructure• Production• Support• Personnel

Delivery Systems for Distance Learning

• Print Materials

• Pre-recorded Audio or Video

• Broadcast Radio

• Auto-conferencing

• Broadcast Television• Compressed

Video/Audio• Video-conferencing

Low tech

High tech

Web-based Learning

• Browsers

• IP Addresses

• Uniform Resource Locators

• Search Engines

Internet

Web-based Learning

• Direct

• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

• Cable Modem

• ISDN Line

• Phone Line Modem

Connections

Web-based Learning

• E-Mail

• Listserv

• Bulletin Board

• Chatrooms

Writing Communication

Web-based Learning

• Push Technologies

• Bookmarking

• Site Capture

• Intranets

• Internet Radio/TV

Optimizing Resources

Web Site Development Procedures

• Plan & storyboard

• Develop pages with text

• Insert images & sounds

• Insert links & frames

• Insert interactive elements

• Test in browser

• Publish the site

Web Site Evaluation Criteria

• Content

• Visual & Audio Design

• Navigation

• Miscellaneous

Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities

When should you use Web-based activities

• Is the activity purpose curriculum-related?

• Does the Internet enhance the activity?

• How will students use online resources?

• Do students have data-analysis & information-synthesis skills?

• Is there time to support the activity?

Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities

Examples of Web-based Projects

• Electronic Penpals

• Individual & Group Research Projects

• Electronic Mentoring

• Virtual Field Trips

Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities

Web Support for Classroom Projects

• Project Overview

• Tutorial Instruction

• Information Repository & Exchange

• Project-related Communication

Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities

Directed Strategies

• Plan & prepare

• Post project information

• Carry out activities

• Publish product(s)

• Evaluate project

Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities

Constructivist Strategies

• Watching

• Wondering

• Webbing

• Wiggling

Distance Course & Program Offerings

Characteristics

• Trained course designers & instructors

• Administrative & technical support

• Well designed & structured

Distance Course & Program Offerings

Characteristics

• Engaging, collaborative activities

• An interactive learning community